Warfield plan proposes 6 percent return on railroad capital
Luther N. Walters presents to the Interstate Commerce Commission a Warfield plan for railroads assigning a flat 6 percent return on invested capital. The proposal requires rates to cover expenses, maintain property, and share excess profits with labor and the public, with labor receiving a fair wage and a future profit sharing or insurance pool.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Luther N. Walters
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Walter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Transportation Board
Secretary of Transportation
Amendments Extend Food Control to Other Necessities
Washington August 14 Amendments extending the anti profiteering sections of the food control act to wearing apparels tools utensils implements and containers of foods seeds and fertilizers and penalties for violations were sent to the house agricultural committee by Attorney General Palmer. The amendments align with President Wilsons address on the high cost of living and provide fines up to 5000 or imprisonment up to two years for violators.
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Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Palmer
Wilson
Congress
Memorial Site Chosen for First Kansas Fighters
Governor Allen selects a three member committee including Theodore Gardner Ira F Collins and W W Bowman to choose a battlefield site on Vicksburg for a memorial to the First Kansas fighters. The memorial is authorized by the state legislature.
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Theodore Gardner
Allen
Vickburg
Kansas
Ira F. Collins
Sebetha
W. W. Bowman
Topeka
Teachers Institute to Close Tomorrow in Douglas County
State High School Inspector Lewis visited the Douglas county teachers institute in session at Lawrence. Attendance rose 59 percent to nearly sixty teachers. Tomorrow concludes the session with county teachers association reorganized and new officers to be elected. Mrs. Adam Davis of Lawrence retires as president. Miss Elizabeth Bullock spoke on the health board’s tuberculosis program. Students have spent two hours daily in first aid under Dr. A. W. Clarke.
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Lewis
Lawrence
Douglas County
Teachers’ Institute
County Teachers’ Association
Oeers
Adam Davis
Elizabeth Bullock
State Board of Health
A. W. Clarke
Serious Charge Made Against 21 Year Old Sarl Vorl
Sarl Vorl of Eudora a 21 year old was arrested yesterday on the charge of attacking Frances Griner 19 who was working at the cook shack of the threshing outfit operated by Vee and his father. Vorl was arraigned before Justice R C Manley who fixed a bond of 800 dollars and set a preliminary hearing for 10 o clock Saturday. The young man’s father posted the bond. Two young women were employed at the cook shack. The attack is alleged to have happened while one woman was away on an errand at a neighbor’s home.
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Sarl Vorl
Eudora
Frances Griner
Cook Shack
Vee
Yogt
R. C. Manley
Reed Says Remedies For High Living Costs Fail To Cut Prices
Missouri Senator Reed told the Senate that many proposed remedies to curb living costs are ineffective or self serving. He argued production increases are the best path to lower prices and warned against plans that reduce production or depress enterprise. He noted the war disrupted global production and warned of the danger of policies that lower purchasing power.
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Walington
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Awned
Mr. Reid
United States
Palmer vows to prosecute profiteers in necessities
Attorney General Palmer told the senate agriculture committee he will prosecute all dealers in essentials who sell above price levels set by local price committees. Lieutenant George W. Smith heads to Fort Dodge for discharge, accompanied by Mrs. Smith to Kansas City. Chautauqua at Vinland tonight.
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Washington
Palmer
Senate Agriculture Committee Today
George W. Smith
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Wilson Won’t Yield On Reservations In Peace Talks
The Senate foreign relations committee will visit the White House to discuss reservations to the peace treaty and the league covenant. President Wilson remains firm against reservations and plans a national speaking tour to present his views.
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Wilson
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Tumulty
Col. House
Eall
E. T. Williams
K. Hornbeck
William C. Bullitt
America Peace Commission
Paris
Bliss
Henry White
McCumber
North Dakota
Harding
Ohi
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Cigarette Chases and Court Fines In Lawrence
Law rence police court dealt with cigarette violations and a gambling case. Hugo Harmon was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 30.50 after two visits. Clarence Crown paid 1 dollar plus costs totaling 6.50. Harmon and Arthur Tuttle previously faced a 50 dollar gambling fine, and Tuttle accompanied Harmon to jail. Charles Achaing, cited for speeding in a Ford, paid 5 dollars plus costs totaling 10.50.
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Xor
Lawrence
Hugo Harmon
Clarence Crown
Arthur Tuttle
Tuttle
Harmon
Charles Achaing
Will Manage Chautauqua In Nebraska After Lawrence Departure
Will M. Hawkins will leave Lawrence in a week to manage a Chautauqua in southern Nebraska until the University term opens. The move places Hawkins in charge of regional programming and operations during a transitional period.
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Chautauqua
W. W. Hawkins
Lawrence
Nebraska
Horticultural Society to Host Tourists in September
Members of the Horticultural Society, new to the group, will oversee the reception and entertainment for visiting tourists. The event plan includes travel from Newton on September 1 and local hosting across county sites, with a committee yet to be appointed to manage the reception.
Wark On Sections Delayed As Start Dates Uncertain For County Road
The report notes delays in starting work on Section A while Section Poo awaits a start this week. J Q G Taterson holds the Section at the west county line and has subbed grading to another contractor. County commissioners lack information on when grading will begin and when the overall road project will open.
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Fort Nielway
Imers
Eau Simers
J. QG. Tatterson
West County
Foof
Deliveries Onto Gasoline Basis Row Delayed Tonight
Fragmented OCR shows a disrupted notice about delivery system changes for gasoline service and meals. It references the City authorities, market committee, and possible interruptions to deliveries tonight and tomorrow morning. Names and places are unclear due to text damage.
County to Repair Bridges and Culverts in Douglas County
The board of county commissioners received funds to repair bridges and culverts across the county. Work will begin once workers are hired to prevent further depreciation and avoid higher future costs.
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Board of County Commissioners
Ces Mint
Pouglas
Poor Man's Funeral at VATRD of Auster
A damaged fragment describes a funeral at VATRD of Auster with references to mourners and family present. The text is garbled, but suggests a community gathering and final rites with mentions of grave side ceremony and attendees.
Will License All Dealers in Sugar Under New Rules
The Department of Justice plans to license all sugar dealers under proposed regulations and use license cancellations to curb profiteering. A circular to district attorneys criticizes food officials who claim sugar should not retail above a set price, arguing higher prices imply unreasonable profits by wholesalers or retailers.
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Tia
Fond Administration
Department of Justice
The
Department
Two Sue for Divorce In District Court Today
Two divorce actions filed in the district court include Della Osborn seeking a decree from John Osborn with custody of their minor children and alleging extreme cruelty. Be le Pearce sues Frank W. Pearce claiming abandonment and lack of support after a rocky marriage.
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District Court For Freedom
District Court
Della Osborn
John Osborn
Be'le Pearce
Frank W. Pearce
Sub Station Opened At Haskell Institute
A new substation named Station A will open at Haskell Institute on Saturday August 16. All mail and post office business at the institute will go through Station A from then on, with Mrs. H. B. Peatrs in charge. Postmaster C. C. Seewir received the Washington order establishing the station.
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Lawrence Post Office
Haskell Institute
Peatrs
CC. Seewir
Washington
University of Kansas
Lost Purpose on Kansas Waterways Mentioned
News notes discuss the Kansas waterways with references to locations like Vigo Street and St Mary's. The text mentions rivers near Potta Bloe and Athion and cautions about entry warnings and possible hazards along the river network.
County workers repair sidewalk at south edge of property
County officials report sidewalk and guttering work along the south edge of the county property facing the park. The county commission oversees the project as crews lay new paving and drainage.
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County Commission
South Park
Fair committee shapes 1919 Douglas county events
Athletic committee decides fair will focus on horse and bicycle racing and county baseball, with a four team tournament. A parade opens the road race program, slated for August 29, followed by a seven pm race from the YMCA. Entries start Monday for riders under 16 with age and gear handicaps.
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Douglas County
Lawrence Sint
Lvcyele
Jocal
Vid
H. W. Boltz
Woodland Park
Wark
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